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Terms of Use

Last updated: July 2026

These terms govern your use of the Meer Foundation website and digital platforms. By accessing, browsing, or interacting with any part of this site, you agree to the terms set out below. We have written them in plain language so that the obligations on both sides are clear.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you accept these Terms of Use in full. If you disagree with these terms or any part of them, you must not use this website. If you are under 18, you may use this website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.

2. User Obligations

When using this website, you agree that you will not:

  • Use the website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of its availability or accessibility.
  • Use the website in any way which is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful.
  • Use the website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish, or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, computer virus, Trojan horse, worm, keystroke logger, rootkit, or other malicious computer software.
  • Conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including scraping, data mining, data extraction, and data harvesting) on or in relation to this website without our express written consent.

3. Intellectual Property (CC-BY 4.0)

Educational and awareness materials published by Meer Foundation — including the First Aid guides, river-conservation primers, and PDF resources — are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0). You may copy, redistribute, and adapt them, provided you give appropriate credit to Meer Foundation.

Exceptions: Brand assets (logos, the Meer Foundation name, course materials, assessments, and certificates issued under EduSuTo, Prayaas Online, or any other certified programme) are the exclusive property of Meer Foundation. They may not be redistributed, republished, or used for commercial training without a written licence.

4. Disclaimers and Warranties

This website is provided "as is" and "as available". We make no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website. We do not warrant:

  • That the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
  • That any information on the site is fit for a particular purpose — including medical, legal, or financial advice.
  • That external websites linked from this site will remain available, accurate, or safe.

5. Limitation of Liability

Meer Foundation will not be liable to you (whether under the law of contact, the law of torts, or otherwise) in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website:

  • For any direct, indirect, special, or consequential loss.
  • For any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits, or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss or corruption of information or data.

6. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh. We will, however, always attempt to resolve disputes through dialogue first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use your educational materials? +
Educational and awareness materials published by Meer Foundation — including the First Aid guides, river-conservation primers, and PDF resources — are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0). You may copy, redistribute, and adapt them with attribution. Brand assets (logos, the Meer Foundation name) are not CC-licensed.
What happens if I breach these terms? +
We may suspend or terminate your access to the website, withdraw any issued certificate, and — in serious cases — pursue civil or criminal remedies under Indian law. We will generally issue a written warning first, except in cases of fraud or security breaches.
Do these terms apply to offline programmes as well? +
These Terms of Use apply specifically to this website. Field programmes have separate terms — for example, the EduSuTo CCS course has its own enrolment agreement, and CSR partnerships have a Memorandum of Understanding.
Can the terms change? +
Yes. We may update these terms to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Material changes will be notified on the website at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
Which courts have jurisdiction over disputes? +
These terms are governed by the laws of India, with the courts of Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh having exclusive jurisdiction. We will, however, always attempt to resolve disputes through dialogue first.

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